World War II
Opinion: Obama’s Non-Commemoration Of D-Day Is Inexcusable
Wednesday of this week was a meaningful and historic day for Americans, and President Barack Obama was too busy campaigning and raising reelection funds to properly commemorate the day. Beyond being wrong, it is inexcusable. […]
President Obama Infuriates Poles With Use Of Phrase ‘Polish Death Camp’
Hundreds of Polish-American families, alongside tight-knit business and church leaders, were expressing disappointment and some heartfelt anger at the president over his choice of words regarding their homeland.
Cold Hearted Thieves Stole WWII Memorial Plaque On Staten Island
It took two, two cold hearted thieves to steal a heavy bronze plaque, in Livingston, that honored World War II veterans from Staten Island.
Exclusive: Long Island World War II Veteran Receives Long Overdue Medals
World War II ended nearly seven decades ago, but on Monday Stanley Rosenfeld of Hewitt got a long overdue thank you.
Adolf Hitler’s Desk Set Up For Auction In Connecticut
A major auction of World War II items will be conducted this Thursday in Stamford.
Late Long Island World War II Veteran’s Dog Tags Returned
What once was lost has now been found in Bohemia.
Replacement Medals Presented To Family Of Late Long Island World War II Veteran
It’s a proud day for the family of a World War II hero whose service medals were recently stolen.
L.I. Man Says Thieves Stole His Grandfather’s Purple Heart, Dog Tags
“Just bring it back — I don’t care who you are or what it was all about. Just, if you could, please just drop it off and, you know, and I’ll chuck it off as a loss,” James McGuigan said.
Sisters Learn Remains Of Brother Killed In WW II Are In Bosnia, Not Long Island
For more than six decades, the Miaskiewicz sisters from Salem, Mass. have traveled to the Long Island National Cemetery at Pinelawn in Farmingdale to visit their brother’s grave, but they recently learned that he was never there.
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Stops In NYC On Way To Connecticut
The Eagle is carrying 140 cadets from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., from which it departed in May for its 75th anniversary voyage to Europe.
Morning Amtrak Power Problems Snarl NJ Transit, Highlight Aging Infrastructure
Amtrak officials are eyeing an electrical substation in Richmond, Va., as the possible source of a voltage problem that halted trains between New York and Philadelphia.
Whoa Baby! Nine Peregrine Falcons Hatch Atop MTA Bridges
New York City is seeing a bit of a baby boom and not just at the Bronx Zoo.
Battle of the Bulge Survivors Holding Reunion At Middle School In Port Monmouth
More than 80 survivors of the Battle of the Bulge will greet each other at the Thorne Middle School in Port Monmouth Thursday.
Thousands Of Holocaust Records Go Online
With over 500,000 names, and more than 1,000 photographs, the searchable collection documents a relief organization’s vast efforts during World War II and the postwar era in 24 countries.
Volunteers Giving World War II Veteran’s Great Neck Home A Facelift
There are dozens of volunteers busy in nearly every inch of the home of Collington Foster, a World War II veteran who recently had a stroke.
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